Description
This delicious canned chicken salad is a quick and easy meal perfect for a light lunch or picnic. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways.
Ingredients
Scale
Canned Chicken Salad:
- 2 (12.5 oz) cans of chunk chicken breast, drained and flaked
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix Base: In a medium bowl, combine canned chicken, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Add Ingredients: Add celery, red onion, pickle relish, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy on crackers, bread, wraps, or with salad.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half mayo and Greek yogurt.
- Enhance with apples, grapes, or almonds for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
